The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Sanjog Gupta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A seasoned leader with a formidable track record across global media, entertainment, and sports ecosystems, Gupta will officially assume office on July 7, 2025, becoming the seventh person to hold the position in ICC’s history.

The announcement was made through an official ICC press release, highlighting Gupta’s impressive journey and extensive experience, particularly in sports strategy, content innovation, and commercial development. Sanjog currently serves as CEO – Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar and brings over 20 years of cross-functional expertise.

Widely credited as one of the key architects behind India’s modern sports broadcasting era, he is known for blending visionary leadership with a deep understanding of fan engagement and sports commercialisation.

Ishan Chatterjee, presently CBO at JioStar with multiple responsibilities, would succeed Sanjog as the chief executive of JioStar- Sports & Live Experiences

Welcoming the appointment, ICC Chairman Jay Shah stated, “I am pleased to announce that Sanjog Gupta has been appointed as the CEO of the ICC. Sanjog brings extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialisation, which will be invaluable for the ICC. His deep understanding of the global sports as well as M&E landscape, combined with his continued curiosity about the cricket fan’s perspective and passion for technology, will prove essential in our ambition to grow the game in the coming years.”

Shah further noted that the ICC aims to break traditional boundaries and cement cricket’s place as a regular Olympic sport while deepening its roots in key markets. “We considered several exceptional candidates for this position, but the Nominations Committee unanimously recommended Sanjog. The ICC Board Directors look forward to working closely with him,” Shah added.

Sanjog’s appointment followed a global recruitment exercise that began in March and received more than 2,500 applications from 25 countries. The applications included prominent names from sports governing bodies and global corporate leadership. After multiple rounds of scrutiny, 12 profiles were shortlisted and reviewed by the Nominations Committee comprising ICC Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja, ECB Chair Richard Thompson, SLC President Shammi Silva, and BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia. Following a rigorous evaluation, the committee unanimously recommended Sanjog Gupta, whose appointment was approved by ICC Chairman Jay Shah and ratified by the ICC Board.

Expressing gratitude and excitement, the ICC CEO-designate said, “It is a privilege to have this opportunity, especially at a time when cricket is poised for unprecedented growth and enjoys the passionate support of almost 2 billion fans worldwide. These are exciting times for the sport as marquee events grow in stature, commercial avenues widen and opportunities such as the women’s game scale in popularity. Cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the rapid acceleration of technology deployment/adoption could act as force-multipliers for the cricket movement around the world.”

Gupta, who started his career as a journalist, joined Star India in 2010 and quickly rose through the ranks. He became Head of Sports at Disney & Star India in 2020, overseeing the transformation of the sports broadcasting portfolio through consumer-first, multi-language, and digital-driven strategies. Following the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star, he was appointed CEO of JioStar Sports in November 2024, leading one of the largest sports media enterprises globally.

His leadership has been instrumental in the success of various cricketing and non-cricketing properties including the IPL, ICC events, PKL, ISL, Premier League, and Wimbledon. Known for his innovation-driven approach, Gupta has consistently delivered on business growth, content excellence, and market expansion.

As the cricketing world braces for a new era, the ICC has placed its trust in a leader who has built and scaled some of the most impactful sporting experiences in India and beyond. Sanjog Gupta now takes the helm at a pivotal moment, as cricket looks to expand its global footprint and evolve its offering for a new generation of fans.